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Drawing & Painting People: An Easy-T0-Follow Guide to Successful Portraits

by John Raynes

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This instructional guide to capturing a likeness analyzes the basic elements of a successful portrait - the face, capturing character and expression, skin colour, poses and composition. Tips and techniques are illustrated in a range of media.

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John Raynes is a practicing artist and an experienced teacher of art

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Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 757 — Arts & recreation Painting Human figures
LCC: NC765 .R385 — Fine Arts Drawing. Design. Illustration Drawing. Design. Illustration Special subjects
BISAC: ART ART General
ART ART Techniques Drawing
CRA CRAFTS & HOBBIES General

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Languages: English, Swedish
Media: Paper
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Published: 2000
Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 757
LCC: NC765 .R385

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